Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to (a) assess the effectiveness of and (b) increase the UK's diplomatic presence in Latin America.

Latin America is an important partner region for the UK. Many countries in the region have values and priorities that align closely with the UK's. Our relationships are based on democratic values, sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth, and the championing of free trade. We also have strong people-to-people links and effective cooperation on innovation, health and climate change. We now have embassies in almost all countries in the region.